David Norris (Independent) | Oireachtas source

While I sympathise with the intention of Senator Mark Daly's amendment as I understand it, which is, among other things, to control online betting from this country with companies that are registered offshore, I am not sure that is possible. It is very difficult to control the Internet and I am not sure what control this country would have over a company. I do not see how we can force the company to pay tax and I am not sure how the Government or the authorities would come into possession of information that somebody had actually gambled using this method. Perhaps it is possible, but I have heard the argument made many times that it is impossible to control online gambling and companies that are registered outside of this country. If it is possible, of course it should be done, but I do not believe it is.